Puerto Rico Needs Power, Energy Industry Lawsuits May Derail Progress

Puerto Ricans protest outside La Fortaleza during a massive blackout in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, ... More on April 16, 2025. A major electricity outage struck Puerto Rico after all power plants in the US territory were knocked offline, utility companies …

Puerto Rico Is First to Certify Compliance on DEI in Schools: What Does that Mean?

On March 20, President Donald Trump signed a controversial executive order requiring state education boards to certify that they would not use federal funds in any programs for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their schools.  Puerto Rico, though …

Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner on Pacific Territories

Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernandez made an appearance at the House Committee on Natural Resources’ Oversight Hearing on “Examining the Office of Insular Affairs’ Role in Fostering Prosperity in the Pacific Territories and Addressing External …

Bossier City’s Seth Lugo to Represent Puerto Rico in 2026 WBC

Bossier City's Seth Lugo has had an incredible journey to major league baseball. From Parkway High School to Centenary College to being a 34th round draft pick by the Mets in 2011 to being an American League Cy Young finalist in 2024, his career is as …

Osceola County honors ‘Borinqueneers’ war heroes before Florida Puerto Rican Parade

ORLANDO, Fla. — The annual Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival will take over the streets of downtown Orlando on Saturday. Channel 9 is the official broadcast partner of the event. Earlier this month, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office honored a …

Bexar County deputies travelling to Puerto Rico to hire more qualified recruits

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar says he thought of the idea years ago, and law enforcement recruiting in Puerto Rico isn’t unheard of. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar says it’s time to take a new approach to improve recruitment …

Puerto Rico considers dropping its power grid manager after widespread blackout

Following a widespread power outage that hit Puerto Rico last week, local officials are awaiting a detailed explanation from Luma Energy, the private company responsible for transmitting and distributing electricity across the U.S. territory. The blackout, …

Puerto Rico Just Launched “The Green Path” in a New Sustainable Travel Push

The street art in Santurce. The coqui frogs in El Yunque. The immersive culinary adventure in Loiza. Puerto Rico is a hotbed for sustainable travel. And now it’s making it official.  In a move that underscores Puerto Rico’s growing commitment to …

Puerto Rico considers dropping its power grid manager after widespread blackout

VI kicks off Puerto Rico push

A Virgin Islands delegation took the territory’s famous full moon parties abroad on April 12 by hosting an event at Vivo Beach Club in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Organised by the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission, the party drew more than 800 guests and …